"when it comes to trading, i'm just barely smart enough to realize that i'm a total idiot. i might be considered stupid, but on the intelligence scale, it puts me comfortably ahead of all the dumber people who thinks they're better than me."

Ayala Land reported in a statement that its consolidated revenues increased 15% to P21.25 billion, and bulk of these were accounted for by property sales and hotel revenue, which jumped 15% to P19.99 billion.

Revenues from the sale of lots and residential units jumped 27% to P12.34 billion, while revenues from leasing of shopping centers and office spaces grew 17% to P2.98 billion.

Ayala Land said its hotel and resorts business recorded a 25% increase in revenues to P1.10 billion.

“We are pleased by the continued robust performance of our major business lines in the first half of the year, with revenue growth kept at the double-digit level,” said Ayala Land President Antonino Aquino.

BACOLOD CITY -- Another legal setback involving the real estate deal between Ayala Land, Inc. and the local government here has emerged even as courts have yet to resolve separate complaints filed by SM Prime Holdings, Inc.